Introduction

Blockchain technology is revolutionizing supply chain management (SCM) by providing enhanced transparency, traceability, and security across global operations. As supply chains become more complex, the need for tamper-proof records, real-time tracking, and decentralized collaboration is greater than ever. This course provides professionals with a fundamental understanding of blockchain, its applications in SCM, and how organizations can leverage it for efficiency, fraud prevention, and sustainability.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of blockchain technology and smart contracts.
• Explore real-world applications of blockchain in supply chain management.
• Enhance transparency, traceability, and security in logistics and procurement.
• Learn how blockchain integrates with AI, IoT, and big data analytics.
• Develop strategies for fraud prevention, counterfeit detection, and compliance.
• Evaluate leading blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Hyperledger, VeChain, etc.) for SCM.
• Understand challenges, limitations, and future trends in blockchain adoption.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Supply Chain & Logistics Professionals looking to integrate blockchain solutions.
• Procurement & Sourcing Managers ensuring ethical and secure transactions.
• Technology & Innovation Officers developing blockchain-based supply chain models.
• Compliance & Risk Managers focusing on fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Entrepreneurs & Startups exploring blockchain for supply chain disruption.
• IT & Blockchain Developers working on supply chain applications.

Course Outline

Day 1: Blockchain Fundamentals & Supply Chain Overview

Morning Session: Understanding Blockchain Technology

• What is blockchain and how does it work?
• Key blockchain features: Decentralization, immutability, cryptography, consensus.
• Public vs. private blockchains: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Hyperledger, VeChain.
• Workshop: Hands-on demonstration of blockchain transactions.

Afternoon Session: Blockchain in the Supply Chain – The Need for Change

• Challenges in traditional SCM: Lack of transparency, counterfeiting, inefficiencies.
• How blockchain enhances traceability, security, and efficiency.
• Case study: Walmart’s use of blockchain for food safety tracking.

Day 2: Smart Contracts & Blockchain-Based SCM Models

Morning Session: Smart Contracts & Automation

• What are smart contracts, and how do they work?
• Use cases: Automating supplier payments, contract enforcement, compliance.
• Hands-on session: Creating a simple smart contract for SCM.

Afternoon Session: Blockchain Use Cases in Procurement & Logistics

• Applications in supplier verification, inventory tracking, real-time monitoring.
• Case study: Maersk and IBM’s TradeLens for global shipping efficiency.
• Workshop: Designing a blockchain-based procurement model.

Day 3: Enhancing Transparency & Fraud Prevention with Blockchain

Morning Session: Blockchain for Supply Chain Transparency

• Ensuring end-to-end visibility in global supply chains.
• How blockchain helps prevent fraud, counterfeiting, and unauthorized changes.
• Interactive session: Simulating a transparent supply chain on blockchain.

Afternoon Session: Compliance, Regulation & Ethical Sourcing

• Blockchain for regulatory compliance: GDPR, FDA, ISO standards.
• Ethical sourcing: Tracking sustainability and fair trade with blockchain.
• Case study: Starbucks’ use of blockchain for ethical coffee sourcing.

Day 4: Blockchain Integration with AI, IoT & Big Data

Morning Session: IoT & AI-Driven Blockchain Supply Chains

• How AI + blockchain optimizes demand forecasting and decision-making.
• IoT-enabled real-time tracking of shipments, cold chain monitoring, asset management.
• Case study: How DHL integrates blockchain and IoT for logistics.

Afternoon Session: Supply Chain Finance & Payments with Blockchain

• Blockchain-based payments, invoicing, and financial settlements.
• Exploring cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in SCM.
• Hands-on session: Testing a blockchain-based financial transaction.

Day 5: Challenges, Adoption Strategies & The Future of Blockchain in SCM

Morning Session: Overcoming Barriers to Blockchain Adoption

• Scalability, cost, and interoperability challenges.
• Resistance to change and legal considerations in blockchain adoption.
• Interactive discussion: Creating a roadmap for blockchain implementation.

Afternoon Session: Capstone Project – Designing a Blockchain SCM Solution

• Participants develop a customized blockchain integration plan for SCM.
• Final capstone presentations and expert feedback.
• Closing discussions and certification ceremony.

Training Methodology

This course follows a practical, hands-on, and strategic approach, including:

• Real-world case studies from companies using blockchain in SCM.
• Hands-on simulations with blockchain transactions and smart contracts.
• Interactive workshops on transparency, automation, and compliance.
• Group discussions and brainstorming on blockchain’s future in SCM.
• Capstone project: Developing a blockchain SCM solution.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants will receive:

• A Certificate of Completion in Introduction to Blockchain in SCM from Learnify® Training.
• A Digital Badge for LinkedIn and professional recognition.